A Florida State University psychologist has earned a prestigious award from an international scientific society for his work on brain-based dysfunctions.

Distinguished Research Professor and Director of Clinical Training in FSU’s Department of Psychology Christopher J. Patrick received the 2023 Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology Award from the Society for Psychophysiological Research (SPR), the society’s highest honor. The award recognizes Patrick’s lifelong commitment to the study of brain and bodily processes in psychological phenomena, specifically how biobehavioral trait characteristics contribute to psychological disorders.